The Longevity of the Cessna 172
The name Cessna stands out as one of those pioneering companies that forever changed the face of American culture and world culture at large. This is because Cessna Aircraft Company has since 1927 been able to manufacture, sell and deliver high-quality aircraft that have stood the test of time and have proven their reliability. The company is particularly popular thanks to the world-renowned Cessna 172 aircraft, which is by far the best selling airplane to date. And there are obvious reasons why this particular model has been able to surpass the sales of any other aircraft in the world. More than 43,000 Cessna 172 aircraft have been delivered worldwide to date. Not only is this the best selling...
The Piper Cub - First Generation Aircraft From Piper Aircraft Incorporated
Throughout the history of Piper Aircraft Inc., just about 144,000 aircraft have been manufactured. Of that number, just about 35,000 were manufactured under the Piper Cub line, albeit in various models. The very first was simply known as the Piper J2 Cub, which was built between 1937 and 1947. This plane went on to be one of the best sellers of all time in the single engine light aircraft industry. The Piper Cub aircraft had its first flight in 1938. Prior to that, it was known as the Taylor E2 Cub, manufactured by Taylor Aircraft in 1930. The manufacture of the Taylor E2 Cub was sponsored by William T. Piper to be an affordable aircraft that helped spark interest in aviation. Unfortunately, Taylor...
Flying Aircraft on Ethanol
Ethanol has been available for nearly a century. But we are now finding ways to use it for more things and to help us on our reliance on foreign oil. Baylor University has done numerous tests on ethanol in acrobatic general aviation aircraft as well as passenger high and low performance aircraft. The Bellanca Decathlon a symmetrical winged Citabria for aerobatics was tested with 100% hydrous ethanol, which was gotten from an M & M Mars Candy Manufacturing plant. Ethanol was thought to be dangerous when it was 10-15% mixed with water due to the condensation aspects of water in aircraft engines another good reason for preflight inspections. It was found that with a 100% hydrous ethanol there was...
Flying High With Aviation KPI
It is crucial for aviation companies to select and use relevant aviation KPI to assess the value of their outputs. KPI or key performance indicators, after all, can be used to determine their organizational success or failure. The term "aviation" traditionally refers to all activities with involvement of man-made flying devices, like aircrafts. The same term can also be used to refer to all people, regulatory bodies, and organizations that have something to do with these devices. Aviation operations are categorized into two: civil aviation and military aviation. Civil aviation will include all non-military flying which are categorized into general aviation and scheduled air transport. The scope of...
SAFETY ADDRESSING WITH NEW AVIONICS
"How safe is it?" Along with "How much does it cost?" this is a question we often hear when someone is considering flight training as an option for depleting his or her discretionary income. Our industry has experienced a marked reduction in overall accidents and statistically, a 27.8% reduction in the most recent 7 years! During this same time period General Aviation fatal accidents dropped 32.6% to just over 1 fatality for every 100,000-flight hours. Of these accidents, 80% are either partially or completely pilot induced, with weather related accidents and controlled flight into terrain (CFIT) accounting for the majority of fatalities. So what is the industry doing to address the issue of pilot...
Take a Glimpse Into the Future of Cessna With the Cessna 400
The Cessna 400 aircraft was introduced to the general aviation market in 2004. Production started from that year and continues to the present year, with the average cost of a new aircraft starting from US$620,000. This model represents the future of Cessna single engine aircraft, because it boasts higher performance standards than previous models and provides the advantage of having much lower operating costs than the competitors. It was initially sold as the Cessna 400, but through a marketing drive was given the name Cessna Corvalis TT. The name Corvalis TT was derived from one obvious and one not so obvious source. TT stands for twin turbocharged, which is the type of aircraft that the Cessna 400...
Piloting a virtual aircraft in an instrument flight simulator software program is obviously much less expensive than piloting an actual airplane. And it overs numerous other time-saving, skill-building, and money-saving advantages as well: - You don't have to pay for aviation fuel. - You don't have to pay for airplane rental fees. - You don't have to worry about putting wear and tear on an actual airplane. - You can save time with a simulator that would otherwise have been spent on preflighting an airplane, fueling it up, taxiing for takeoff, and obtaining air traffic control clearances. - You can save time and accelerate your flight training. The more time you spend practicing with the instrument...
Common Liabilities Determined By Aviation Accident Lawyers
Generally, airplanes are considered a safe means of transportation in Los Angeles, but when accidents occur, they often end with fatal results. Relatively, aviation accidents involving large aircrafts such as commercial airline jets seldom happen compared to the number of accidents involving smaller, private aircraft, which are more frequent than most people realize because most of these airline incidents are unreported. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) air travel is expected to double over the next 20 years. As air traffic increases, the risk of an aviation accident also rises. Aviation accident law covers both major air carrier and general aviation accidents. General aviation...
Laser Beam Guidance for Oshkosh Air Show
The Federal Aviation Administration is devising a method of alerting pilots who enter a restricted airspace to leave immediately. To do this is will use a laser beam pointed at the aircraft in a certain color. This is something new, but the concept is probably something, which came from the VASI light system for glide paths on landing. VASI is Vertical Air Situation Indicator. General Aviation pilots are familiar with the sayings; "Red over red you're Dead." The VASI lights had a set of green and red lights three rows. If you only saw green in the middle you were on a proper glide path, but if you saw the red only you were too low and liable to hit something and ruin your whole day, bite the farm or...
How Long Does it Take to Wash a Small Cessna Aircraft - Airplane Cleaning 101
Many folks are still out of work, and the other day when I was in Wichita, KS I did note that the general aviation manufacturing capital of the world was hurting pretty bad still. When discussing this with a local at Starbucks there, he mentioned he'd been laid off for quite some time. It seems that President Obama made some derogatory remarks about CEOs flying around in corporate jets, and literally over night used corporate jet aircraft sales tanked even worse than before, and corporate jet orders just stopped like they hit a brick wall. We got to talking, mostly hangar talk, airplanes and flying stories, he said he'd like to start an aviation type business but didn't know what he should do. Since...
Ethanol for Aviation Considered
Why should we consider ethanol for general aviation? Well in regions where it is hot and the aircraft are generally flying under 10,000 feet it makes a lot of sense really. You know at higher temps of ambient air ethanol has a 12% advantage. So places like middle east, near equator and hot regions, low flying aircraft (2-degree per 1000 ft rule issues in decreased temps) could use ethanol which would increase performance you see? Oh there have been studies on this too on this, for instance at the Universities in Texas and other places and this data seems to be relevant and could put new life into general aviation by lowering fuel costs. Here are some previous articles of value regarding the use and...
2007 Thoughts on Stating an Aircraft Cleaning Service
It has often been said in the General Aviation Industry that aviation is a great place to spend money but not a very good place to try to make money. Ask any FBO Fixed Based Operator and they will tell you the millions of dollars they have spent developing their business and how the cash flow simply is not steady enough to justify the investment. Not to mention the fact that the general aviation industry is quite cyclical. Even so, not all small businesses in general aviation are so difficult or unprofitable. In this article I wish to discuss starting a Mobile Aircraft Cleaning Company and how you can get into the business relatively inexpensively and have a much better chance of making a profit...
Beechcraft For Sale; Says Raytheon
Raytheon is considering selling its Beechcraft Brand or possibly spinning it off. Why? Well it appears that Raytheon is growing and seeing record profits and its trusty Beechcraft brand, which generally sells to the general aviation market is performing well in that industry market, but nothing like the Raytheon Military Divisions are in the military industrial complex realm. Beechcraft has also been a reliable trooper in general aviation and a favorite amongst the general aviation and corporate aircraft folks. It has done well in the past few years also as fractional aircraft have become popular. Everyone in General Aviation loves Beechcraft and now it may again become its own company void of its...
Business Aviation
As we enter 2010, we are provided a clean slate of sorts to demonstrate the importance of general and business aviation to the public, the media, and the government. The idea of advocating this industry's major role in our national economy and to the public at large is certainly nothing new. But as our national air transportation system evolves from antiquated hub-and-spoke commercial air service to a point-to-point service, general and business aviation continues to enhance its footprint in the skies. Customers want to get from point A to point C without having to go through point B. They want to get to their destination as quickly and safely as possible. Customers don't want to have to deal with...
Starting an Aircraft Cleaning Service in 2010
It is just incredible how much the general aviation industry got hammered during the global recession. And unfortunately the general aviation industry hadn't even recovered fully from 2001 after 9/11, when all the restrictions by the Department of Homeland Security were placed onto all the airports. To make matters worse, after the financial meltdown in late 2008, Congress gave the executives of General Motors and Chrysler a hard time for flying to Washington DC in their corporate jets to discuss with them a bailout package for the auto industry. Even the President of the United States made a big deal about it. This hurt corporate jet sales, which had already been slaughtered due to the credit...
An Alaska Vacation - Try an Alaska Cruise
When dreaming about an Alaska vacation you mayenvision the romantic essence of yourself reeling in King Salmon, roaming the Alaska wilderness shooting wildlife pictures or simply observing the awe-inspiring beauty...but there's more. Alaska still remains one of the last frontiers on ourplanet. Its harsh extremely rugged environment can put any well-equipped adventurer to the test. Yet for the wise, you can engage in a thrilling Alaska vacation, experience the rugged Alaska environment, the awe-inspiring beauty and participate in Alaska's beckoning adventurous surroundings as much or as littleas you want. And you can do it all from the safety of your home away from home! Your Alaska vacation...
Oil to Die For
I had the pleasure of working offshore on oil rigs in the North Sea off the East coast of Scotland for a period of ten years. There are in all likelihood numerous stories relating to occasions when men have lost their lives in pursuit of oil. The stories mean very little until you become a part player in your own story. Only then does the human sacrifice bear any relation to the loss suffered. 600 helicopter flights later and with little to show but some good stories and valuable experience I sometimes find myself lamenting on occasions worth episodic thought. Every health and safety professional will proclaim there to be no such thing as an accident in any industry but most especially in the...
Fabulous Hoover Dam Helicopter Tours
Hoover Dam is one of Las Vegas' best attractions. Located just 30 miles southeast of the City, the Dam's massive wall holds back the mighty Colorado River, creating Lake Mead, the largest reservoir in the U.S., and generating 4.2 billion kilowatts-hours of hydro-electricity a year. Walking tours are available. But to get a real sense of this engineering marvel, you've got to take a helicopter ride. Most likely you'll see the Dam as part of a Grand Canyon helicopter tour. You'll fly low over the structure and get opportunities to shoot pictures of which travelers on the ground can only dream. To enrich your aerial view, here are a few Dam facts: - Height - 726.4 feet - Thickness - 660 feet at base...
Get Some Winter Sun in Australia This Christmas
Most Brits associate Christmas with cold weather, little sunlight, snow, families cosying up indoors and traditional Christmas cuisine such as turkey and mulled wine. But if that all sounds as appealing as that knitted reindeer jumper re-gifted through the family since time memoriam, Australia can provide an alternative Christmas holiday with things to see and experience to suit anyone's tastes - whether you're looking to experience the cities, beaches or the many natural sights. The most popular city among tourists visiting Australia is Sydney, and it's not hard to see why. As one of the most iconic cities in Australia it's most well-known attractions include the Sydney Opera House, the Sydney...
Shop Discount Auctions for Travel Bargains
No matter where you want to go or what you want to do, you're likely to find travel auctions available to help make the trek easier on your wallet. The auctions that handle travel are generally found online in a number of places and will range from airline ticket auctions to all-inclusive outings. As you look for the best travel auction deals, remember that there are a multitude of sites that provide these auctions. Which one you're most comfortable with is up to you, but it does pay to check out the sites before diving in with a big bid on a travel auction offering. If you're in the market and want to look at travel auction bargains, here are some types of sites to seek out: * Larger auction sites...
The New Seven Wonders of the World
If you have ever taken a history class, you have probably learned a few things about the ancient Seven Wonders of the World. In the last few years there has been a tremendous amount of debate regarding the naming of seven new Wonders of the World. Certainly, everyone has their opinion of which sites in the world should top the list, but popular opinion does seem to concur that the following sites are among some of the most wondrous: The Great Wall of China The Colosseum in Rome The Taj Mahal Petra in Jordan The statue of Christ the Redeemer in Brazil Chichen Itza pyramin in Mexico Machu Picchu in Peru Each of these sites has something to recommend it, whether it is the sheer size of it, as is the...
Travel Destination - Arinsal
Lying in the stunningly beautiful valley, north of Andorra La Vella, is the fascinating village of Arinsal. The search for riveting adventure for travellers will come to a pleasing harbor as they will discover the village to be the Mecca of some electrifying venture of sports. From freestyle and slalom skiing, snowboarding (snow park with half-tube), ski-biking, tubing, ice-skating, children's snow play ground, parascending to scenic helicopter flights and popular discos, it offers them all. It provides a wide variety of options to the travellers, which are not only satisfactory, but also affordable. The traditional architecture still lives in this village, though the other resorts have been...
Morocco Travel Agency - Tips For a Morocco Holiday Adventure
Attention all Adventure Junkies! Contrary to popular belief, Morocco is not all just about the markets and the stunningly beautiful cosmopolitan city. There are many things to see for those into alternative, off-beat travel. Here are some tips I received from a Morocco travel agency about exciting things to do on my Morocco holiday: Morocco is a country of both stunning landscapes and captivating cities, so if your sense of adventure involves the love of heights, you are in for a treat. Imagine setting off on a hot air balloon from Marrakech and peacefully glide over Morocco whilst enjoying the breathtaking scenery. The Morocco travel agency I went through for the hot air ballooning adventure also...
Kauai Helicopter Tours
Kauai is an island that has become well known for its helicopter flights that provide an overview of its numerous picturesque spots and beaches. Kauai is not all sand and beaches. This 550 square mile island, formed by volcanic eruptions three million years ago, has much more to offer by way of natural scenic beauty. Tourists need to opt for minimum of an hour's flight to enjoy an aerial view of the paradise called Kauai. Helicopter tours anywhere in the world are a luxury but Kauai helicopter tours offer maximum value for the money. There are dense, impenetrable forests and high mountains complete with breathtaking waterfalls. It may not be possible to view them unless tourists make use of these...
Offshore Jobs
Offshore jobs: Do you really want an offshore oil rig job. Offshore drilling jobs can pay good money as do offshore marine jobs and offshore crane operator jobs. However, they do mean a lot of bleary eyed mornings, checking in at the heliport at silly O'clock. Lots of travelling hanging around airports, two to four week trips stuck on oil rig out in the middle of nowhere. The same old boring routine day in day out trip after trip! Does this sound like something you would like to do, or maybe you still do and would rather work onshore but are bound by the golden handcuffs, accustomed to the money and time off. Another thing worth mentioning about the offshore lifestyle is that you are working in a...
When More Than an Aspirin is Needed
Emergency Medical jobs are as wide ranging as the job classification suggests. Everything from Emergency Medicine Physicians to Emergency Department Nurses down to the EMT's on the street. Physicians and nurses are based primarily in emergency rooms around the country. Patient assessment, patient treatment and fast turnovers makes this one of the busiest hospital based positions. Busy trauma centers can see patients as diverse as car accident victims, fire victims, gunshot wounds and children with difficulty breathing. All of these patients might be seen in one twelve hour shift. Another growing trend is the use of EMT's and Paramedics as techs in emergency departments. Medics are used to the fast...
Stag Weekends In Las Vegas
A stag weekend is an essential part of saying goodbye to the single life and getting ready for being a married man. While tales of waking up in a strange place the next morning abound, not all stag weekends have to end somewhere unpleasant. As far as venues go, you can’t get much better than Las Vegas. Vegas gives you countless opportunities to turn your stag weekend into the trip of a lifetime. The most obvious activity to get involved in is gambling, but if you decide to blow some cash on the strip, make sure you have some kind of budget or upper limit in mind before you go. The additional benefit of staying in Las Vegas for a stag weekend is that the best casinos are part of a hotel. This...
Getting to the Bottom of the Grand Canyon by Helicopter
It's the dream of many travelers: Descending a mile into the Grand Canyon and standing on the banks of the Colorado River. The reality is that outside of a strenuous overnight hike, a helicopter is your only real option. The South and West Rims are the focal points for Grand Canyon visitors. Helicopter flights are available at both locations, but it's only on the West Rim that you can land on the Canyon's floor. Flights typically depart from Las Vegas, or Boulder City, NV. The West Rim is about 120 miles away. Expect to spend up to 45 minutes en route, and expect some fantastic sightseeing, including Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, and parts of the Mojave Desert that look prehistoric. You are now in Canyon...
Houtkapperspoort Vacation activities
Going Green at Houtkapperspoort Our air is polluted, our temperature is rising and resources are dwindling. Everyone is talking about the dire state of the planet, global warming and greening their lives. Houtkapperspoort has made a pledge to be more eco friendly where possible, to contribute to a more sustainable environment. - Borehole water used for our gardens. - Recycling of glass and bottles. - Newspapers, plastic and cans separated and collected for recycling. - Hotel Slot system used in some of our cottages, saving electricity. - Earthworm Farm in operation. SURROUNDING AREAS Major shopping centres, 08 minutes. Fine restaurant's within 05 minutes drive to Hout Bay or Constantia The V&A...
Travel Australia - The Great Barrier Reef
Australia is the gateway to the largest coral reef system in the world. The Great Barrier Reef is composed of over 3,000 individual reefs and coral cays. It has over 900 islands spanning 2,600 kilometres. The reef is located in the Coral Sea off the coast of Queensland, Australia. This World Heritage Site is popular for its diverse marine life that lives in an area measuring approximately 344,400 square kilometres. It is home to thirty species of whales, dolphins and porpoises. A large population of dugong, humpback dolphins, and humpback whales also live in the area. Every year, the green sea turtle, leatherback sea turtle, loggerhead sea turtle, flatback turtle, hawksbill turtle and olive ridley...
Explore The Majesty Of Africa On Your Botswana Safari
Botswana is a small country with a big heart. The population is very sparse and most of the country is semi-desert but Botswana sports a gigantic array of wildlife. If you are thinking about taking a safari in Botswana you are really in for a treat. The country boasts some of the best game parks and nature reserves in the world. How to travel The magnificent scenery of Botswana is gorgeous from any angle. Whether you soar over the thundering herds in an aeroplane or drift along in a dugout canoe, the sweeping beauty of your surroundings is sure to take your breath clean away. - The moroko is a dugout canoe which is 'poled' along, much like a gondola in Venice. Unlike a trip through the ancient city...
Interview with Dennis M Powers, Author of "Sentinel of the Seas"
Today, Tyler R. Tichelaar of Reader Views is interviewing Dennis M. Powers, author of "Sentinel of the Seas: Life and Death at the Most Dangerous Lighthouse Ever Built." Dennis Powers is an avid historian of nautical life. He is the author of "Treasure Ship" and "The Raging Sea." His new book, "Sentinel of the Seas," is about lighthouses and more particularly St. George Reef Lighthouse located off the California coast. He spent five years meticulously researching this subject. Tyler: Hello, Dennis. Thank you for joining me today. I'd like to start our conversation by asking how you became so interested in writing this particular book. Dennis: My last book, "Treasure Ship", was about the loss...
South Island Showcase - 21 Day New Zealand Itinerary
If time (and budget) permit, this itinerary will take you from the northern tip, to the very southern reaches of the South Island. If you really want to see as much as you can on the South Island, then this South Island 21 day itinerary should suit you. My suggested itinerary is: Day 1. Arrive in Christchurch. There are numerous motels close to the international airport, so collect your hire car, check into your motel, and have a sound nights sleep, because your adventure begins tomorrow. Day 2. Today on your New Zealand itinerary, take your time to explore Christchurch. Christchurch has a very "English" feel to it, and even has the river Avon running through it. Perhaps a trip on the gondola, or a...
Adventure and Adrenaline at Victoria Falls, Zambia
Livingstone, Zambia. Home to the mighty Victoria Falls it is known as Africa's adventure capital. Dr. Livingstone discovered the falls in the 1855 and people have been flocking to see "The Smoke That Thunders" ever since. It is one of the most spectacular natural wonders of the world and the country has done an amazing job of preserving its beauty while developing an impressive Eco-tourism destination. Everything you could possibly want in an adventure holiday can be done right from this town. Safaris, white water rafting, bungee jumping and helicopter flights. Days can be filled with one adventure after another. As any true adventurer can tell you, one can't be on an expedition while staying in...
5th Anniversary Presents
A wedding anniversary is a very special day for couples whether it's their 1st or their 5th wedding anniversary. The 5th anniversary is a landmark in a married couple's life since it signifies five years of commitment, trust, love and sacrifice. And presenting your better half with a suitable and adorable 5th anniversary present is very necessary to make your spouse realise that you are really lucky to have him/her in your life. This is a day to do something pleasurable and exciting, so that it remains as one of the most unforgettable days. Pleasure flights is a great idea to spend the day with your loved one, high above in the sky and far away from the tensions of life. You can avail helicopter...
The Top 5 Australian Online Retailers
> Australian shoppers are fortunate to have a large range of quality choices for online shopping. However, at times so many options can get a bit confusing so we've taken the guesswork out of it for you! Australian shoppers are fortunate to have a large range of quality choices for online shopping. However, at times so many options can get a bit confusing. We've taken the guesswork out of it for you, and here we present our favourite five Australian online retailers. These merchants are the best of the best and stand out for several reasons. Read below to see why. Visit BigPond Shop to find all of the latest, greatest electronics and items for the home. At this site, you...
Alaska Cruises With Celebrity Cruises
There is nothing more breathtaking than sitting on your balcony, travelling through glacier filled waters with snow topped mountains cascading throughout the landscape before you. Celebrity Cruises can offer you this and so much more should you choose to travel to Alaska with them. There are dozens of different itineraries to choose from, depending on where you would like to depart from and if you are looking for a simple cruise or a cruise tour that includes a little bit more. With Celebrity Cruises, you have 5 ports of departure including Seattle, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Vancouver and Seward, Alaska. These ports of departure are pretty standard between all the cruise lines which send...
Top 10 Places to Visit in Mpumalanga
Mpumalanga is divided into two regions. The Drakensberg Escarpment divides the province into a westerly half, known as the Highveld, consisting mainly of high-altitude grassland and an eastern half, the Lowveld, consisting mostly savanna habitat. Panoramic views, valleys, waterfalls and the Drakensberg escarpment, the big five and an abundance of bird life. Mpumalanga has some of the most impressive scenery and game parks in South Africa. Big Swing Conquer your fears on the Big Swing in Graskop. Get your adrenaline pumping as you swing off a 68m high platform and reach the end of your ride in just three second. For the less daring, you can enjoy magnificent views of the Graskop Falls from a 135m...
Geelong - Victoria, Australia
Geelong is the second largest city in Victoria and is located just 75 km's south west of the states capital, Melbourne. It is sited on Corio Bay and has a population in excess of 160,000 people. The first non-aboriginal that sited the area that would later become Geelong was believed to have been Lieutenant John Murray who 'discovered' the area in 1802 whilst commanding the Lady Nelson. While unable to enter Corio Bay due to a sandbar Nelson moored the Lady Nelson and sent some of his crew ashore to investigate what the region offered. But it wasn't until 1836 that three European settlers, David Fisher, James Strachan and George Russell arrived to settle the area was subsequently named 'Geelong' in...
Grand Canyon Skywalk - Why You Can't Use Your Camera
The Skywalk's 10-foot deck is made up of six layers of Saint-Gobain Diamant low iron glass and DuPont SentryGlas. Dropping your camera will damage the glass. The rule also extends to camcorder and cell phones. Additionally, you will be asked to wear fabric shoe covers prior to stepping onto the Skywalk, which makes sense considering the surrounding terrain is dirt and rock. This is not ordinary glass. The 46-glass floor panels are reported to have a production cost reaching $250,000 each, and can be scratched or damaged by falling metal objects. This glass is also used for the Bridge's 5-foot, 2-inch wind-resistant glass railings. So how do you get a picture of you on the Skywalk? Two ways: 1...
World Class Cuba Destinations - Varadero Beach Resort
The history of Varadero has very curious nuances which give it a halo of exoticism. It is said that its fine sands knew the presence of pirates and privateers, who had chosen the place as a shelter for their chests of jewels and gold doubloons. From that time, a cave remains, baptized as The Pirate Cave, now a night club showing guns and chests that supposedly belonged to the daredevil sailors. However, Varadero´s world fame was given, without possible doubts, for its 14 miles of clear, calm waters and its fine and white sands. The fame of Varadero began to spread all around the world among those who chose the resort as the best place to enjoy the beauty and the weather of the tropics, and even...
Dreamworld is located on the Gold Coast in sunny Queensland, Australia. This theme park consists of rides, attractions, wildlife shows, restaurants, helicopter flights and much more. This article highlights some of the rides and attractions designed to thrill, relax and have a whole heap of fun. The theme park is huge - spanning over 30 hectares so spending some time deciding what rides you want to go on is extremely important. Park maps can be downloaded from their website and printed out so take some time to do this - it will save heaps of time on the day as you don't want to spend an hour deciding what to do and where to go - especially with young kids keen to do everything! Some shows are only...
Gifts For Men - Luxurious Summer Gift Experiences
Treat the man in your life to a luxurious gift experience this summer and let them make the most of the sunshine and blue sky away from work. Gift experience pioneers boast a tremendous 'gifts for men' range from adrenaline gifts for men, driving days for him to weekends away and men's pampering gifts. The beauty of gift experiences is that they can be targeted towards an incredibly large demographic of males from teens to granddads. Driving day experiences are more than enough to get the pulse racing from Ferrari and Lamborghini driving days to thrilling dumper truck driving, you can purchase an unforgettable gift for men of any age. It does not take much to bring out the mischievous and...
Daytrips From Las Vegas - Grand Canyon Skywalk Or South Rim?
Deciding on whether to visit the Skywalk or Grand Canyon National Park while staying in Las Vegas? That's a tough one. Both attractions are worth the trip. However, there are some logistical and budgetary differences between the two that can help solve the dilemma for you. For your consideration: Time The one-way drive time by bus from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon West is 2.5 hours and 5.5 hours to the South Rim. Budget an entire day for either trip. The South Rim bus, which leaves early, will have you back at the hotel at 9 p.m., while the West Rim bus returns by 6 p.m. Distance The one-way driving distance from Las Vegas to the West Rim is 128 miles and 279 miles to the South Rim. Both are relatively...
Five Best Luxury Hotels Brighton
Brighton is Britain's best-loved beach town. Here are five of the best luxury hotels to retreat to after a day of sun, sea and pebbles. Kemp Townhouse Nestled along a quiet street and just a few steps from the seafront in Brighton's bustling Kemp Town, the Kemp Townhouse hotel is one of Brighton's finest. The only five-star boutique residence the seaside town has, it's a little sanctuary of warmth and luxury away from the sometimes-chilly sea breeze. The Grade II listed property brings with it an elegant old-world charm whilst the contemporary décor pings it right back into the 21st century. The Grand This prominent Victorian building is somewhat of a local icon along Brighton's seafront and it's...
Helicopter Rides - Popular Scenic Flight Destinations
Helicopter rides over New York City are very popular and will afford a unique aerial perspective of the skyscrapers of Manhattan, Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, Yankee Stadium, and Ground Zero. A New York helicopter flight will afford you a bird's-eye view of New York's skyline, New York Harbor, the famous Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, and the busy financial district. Your flight will likely feature the Empire State Building, Met Life, and Chrysler Buildings, amazing views of Central Park and many of New York's other historic landmarks. You may see Cathedral of St. John, and the timeless George Washington Bridge as you soar over Manhattan. A New York helicopter ride is a terrific way to see this...
Helicopter Over Angkor Wat
Going in a helicopter over Angkor Wat in Cambodia is one of the most exciting and breathtaking ways of witnessing the beautiful temples, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the greatest tourist attraction of Cambodia. The temples are also featured on the national flag. The towers and the minarets, the beautiful laid out gardens and the intricate designs on the walls are clearly visible from the air. Millions of tourists visit the place to the remains of the Khmer civilization. The area is large and there are plenty of attractions. It takes days to see everything and a helicopter ride allows the tourist to see the series of five towers culminating in an impressive central tower that...
The One Way to Escape the Coming 2012 Mayhem
My wife, 13 year old, and I went to see the movie 2012 the other night. Believe me the computer effects guys were kept busy making this one. We enjoyed the movie and came away thinking that the small two seat ultralight airplane that we own and fly for fun might get real crowded if we had to bail out of a disaster area like they did in the movie by flying away. In 2012 the characters get a chance at survival only because they escape in a small twin engine aircraft. The pilot (the boyfriend of the ex-wife of the movies main actor) has had only two lessons flying a plane, but faced with certain death or saving them all makes the quick choice to fly them all out of the encroaching mega earthquake area...
Osama Bin Laden Has Won His War With America
As painful as it is for me to say this, it must be said; Osama Bin Laden has won his war with America. Bin Laden's attack on the United States on September 11, 2001 achieved all that it set out to do and much, much more. Whether Bin Laden lives or dies now, he has achieved victory. He has survived unscathed despite efforts to kill him (I can't say 'best efforts' because we didn't try as hard as we could), despite millions of dollars of reward money, despite our technology; he has survived living in cave while ambling across the mountains of Afghanistan with relative ease. He's won plain and simple. In our hearts, and certainly in the minds of our politicians, we all know it. Our response to Bin...
Despite a recent report in one of the nation's top news papers detailing the surprising string of accident free years in commercial aviation, aviation lawyers have been kept busy by any number of legal and liability issues. It has been found in a recent study that commercial fights in the United States have gone two consecutive years without a related accidental death. This is the first time that in the history of United States aviation that this feat has occurred. However, the average aviation lawyer still must battle over certain safety and liability issues that have kept the need for such specialized lawyers in demand. These lawyers, while obviously not having to concern themselves with personal...
The skies are not always friendly for American air passengers today. Even though experts often claim that flying is a perfectly safe way to travel, recent cost cutting measures by virtually every major carrier in the United States call into question the safety and reliability of air travel. There is little doubt that eventually any kind of reduction in cost will eventually filter down to safety, maintenance, and quality control personnel, thereby increasing the risks and dangerous of traveling by air. Statistics from the National Transportation Safety Board cast a dim light on the future of air travel. Many people seem to take the safety and ease of air travel for granted, but in fact it is an...